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Earl Peterson Jr. killed in Ionia County crash at Graff and Bradford roads
car accident

Earl Peterson Jr. killed in Ionia County crash at Graff and Bradford roads

Earl Peterson Jr., 75-years-old, of Belding, died after a two-vehicle crash at Graff and Bradford roads in Easton Township, deputies said.

Jul 8, 2026
Family of four rescued after SUV crashes into Southfield ravine
car accident

Family of four rescued after SUV crashes into Southfield ravine

A family of four was rescued after an SUV went through a guardrail and down a ravine in Southfield. Police say the July 5 crash remains under investigation.

Jul 8, 2026
Garbage truck hits gas line, prompts evacuation at Southfield senior apartment tower
commercial vehicle accident

Garbage truck hits gas line, prompts evacuation at Southfield senior apartment tower

Residents at a Southfield senior living apartment tower were evacuated Wednesday morning after a garbage truck struck a gas line at Highland Towers.

Jul 8, 2026
Pontiac teen seriously injured in ATV rollover crash
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Pontiac teen seriously injured in ATV rollover crash

A Pontiac teen was seriously injured Monday evening after being ejected from an ATV during a rollover crash near Murphy Park.

Jul 7, 2026
Crash knocks out Kalamazoo power for thousands
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Crash knocks out Kalamazoo power for thousands

A hit-and-run crash in Kalamazoo knocked out power for thousands of Consumers Energy customers Tuesday morning after a vehicle hit two power poles.

Jul 7, 2026
William Pearsey Dies After Midland Semi-Truck Crash
Wrongful Death

William Pearsey Dies After Midland Semi-Truck Crash

Retired Dow High teacher William Pearsey died after an SUV and semi-truck crash at East Buttles and State streets in Midland.

Jul 7, 2026
20-year-old Shelby motorcyclist dies after OWI Oceana County crash
motorcycle accident

20-year-old Shelby motorcyclist dies after OWI Oceana County crash

A 20-year-old Shelby man died after a two motorcycle crash on Woodrow Road in Oceana County. Deputies said another rider was arrested for OWI.

Jul 6, 2026
Dexter woman seriously injured in Ottawa County semi crash
semi accident

Dexter woman seriously injured in Ottawa County semi crash

A 20-year-old Dexter woman was seriously injured Monday morning after her car crossed the center line and hit a semi hauling mulch near Grand Valley State.

Jul 6, 2026
Flint Woman Killed, Child Critically Injured in Richfield Township M-15 Crash
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Flint Woman Killed, Child Critically Injured in Richfield Township M-15 Crash

A Flint woman died and a 9-year-old girl was critically injured after police say a Millington man crossed the centerline on M-15 in Richfield Township.

Jul 6, 2026
Hastings woman killed in head on crash on M-37 Sunday
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Hastings woman killed in head on crash on M-37 Sunday

Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal head-on crash on M-37 near Fairview Drive in Rutland Township that killed a 59-year-old Hastings woman

Jul 6, 2026
Power outage leads to flaring at Marathon's Detroit refinery; Schaefer Road closed
Public Safety

Power outage leads to flaring at Marathon's Detroit refinery; Schaefer Road closed

A power outage at Marathon's Detroit refinery led to flaring Sunday night, with Schaefer Road closed from I-75 to Dix Road while air monitoring continued.

Jul 6, 2026

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